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PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports Ready To Roar And Defend The Michelin Endurance Cup Championship

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 20, 2023

PR1/Mathiasen Motorsports is excited to kick off the 2023 Season with the annual Roar Before the Rolex 24 test this weekend in preparation for the Rolex 24 At Daytona. The team will begin activities this weekend at Daytona, with the No. 52 Wynns/Max Connect/RainX/Client Command/Apex Protect Oreca 07 LMP2 entry featuring returning Champion Ben Keating, two-time ELMS LMP2 Champion Paul-Loup Chatin, British open-wheel rising star Alex Quinn, and world-class four-time Le Mans 24 Hours class winner Nicolas Lapierre. (more…)

Finally, It’s Here! 2023 IMSA Season is Ready to Roar!

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 20, 2023

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – At last, the time has arrived. IMSA drivers, teams, partners and fans alike have all been eagerly awaiting for the 2023 season to begin. It does this weekend with the annual Roar Before the Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway. (more…)

AO Racing Pays Special Tribute to 1983 Rolex 24 Winning Porsche 935

by MikeJanuary 18, 2023

SAINT CHARLES, ILL. (January 17, 2023) — As AO Racing makes their IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship debut this month at the Roar Before the 24 and Rolex 24 At Daytona, the team will pay special tribute to a previous race winner highlighting the livery of the No. 80 Porsche 911 GT3 R.

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Sam Paley Returns To McCumbee McAleer Racing For 2023 Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup Presented By BFGoodrich Season

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 17, 2023January 17, 2023

Monday January 16, 2022. Daytona Beach, FL – McCumbee McAleer Racing (MMR) is excited to announce that Sam Paley will be returning to the team for the 2023 Idemitsu Mazda MX-5 Cup presented by BFGoodrich® Tires season opener at Daytona International Speedway. Paley was the pole sitter for this event last season and was poised to win multiple events over the past 2 seasons, so MMR is hoping to make a statement at Daytona and get that first win. (more…)

NTE/SSR Announces Robust Rolex 24 At Daytona Lineup

by MikeJanuary 10, 2023

DALLAS, Tex., (January 9, 2023) – The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship season opens this month at Daytona International Speedway and NTE/SSR is returning for a third attempt to claim victory at one of the most prestigious races in sports car racing. The No. 42 Huracán GT3 will debut its new EVO2 kit at the 61^st Rolex 24 At Daytona, with drivers Don Yount, Jaden Conwright, Kerong Li, and Alessio Deledda. (more…)

Magnus Racing Adds Nicki Thiim to Rolex 24 Roster

by MikeJanuary 9, 2023

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH. (January 9, 2023) – After months of intense worldwide speculation rivaling only the January 6^th committee report and the release of Donald Trump’s tax returns, Magnus Racing is excited to make two big announcements.

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Join Road & Track on Route to Vine

by Lou ModestinoJanuary 5, 2023

While we may have waved the checkered flag on the holidays, there’s still plenty of time to treat your loved ones (and yourself!). Join Road & Track for Route to Vine, a high-octane, high-style driving experience led and curated by Road & Track editors.

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Ricca Autosport Announces Multi-Car TC America Endeavor with Ricca and McNulty

by MikeJanuary 5, 2023January 5, 2023

MILFORD, Conn. (January 4, 2023) – The start of the 2023 TC America Powered by Skip Barber Racing School championship may be three months away, but Ricca Autosport has preparations in full swing as the team announces a three-car effort in the premier touring car sports car racing championship. (more…)

LTK Insulation Technologies and Damon Racing Innovating On and Off the Track for 2023

by MikeJanuary 3, 2023January 3, 2023

Bow, New Hampshire – January 3, 2023 – The 2023 Trans Am presented by Pirelli Championship season roars into life February 23 to 26 at Sebring International Raceway in Florida for the traditional season opener. TA2 driver from New Hampshire, Tom Sheehan, goes into the race with renewed optimism after crucial development work at the back-end of last season.

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Todd Coleman Racing to Make Michelin Pilot Challenge Debut at Daytona International Speedway

by MikeDecember 28, 2022

DENVER, CO. (December 27, 2022) – A new season of the IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge is almost ready to begin, and Todd Coleman Racing (TCR) has worked diligently in the off-season in anticipation of the team’s series debut at Daytona International Speedway, Friday, January 27.

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